Patrolman John Ringhauser

John Ringhauser

Patrolman John Ringhauser was killed in an automobile accident while on patrol. He was responding to a burglary call in Woodhaven. He was attempting pass another car when his car slid off the shoulder of the pavement, skidded and turned over four times on Woodhaven Boulevard near 107th Avenue, Ozone Park. He was taken to Jamaica Hospital where he died from a fractured skull and other injuries.

Patrolman Ringhauser had served with the agency for three years and was assigned to the 102nd Precinct. He was survived by his wife and two children.